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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,812.78, 36,998.67 and 14,873.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,812.78, 36,998.67 and 14,873.14 is: 20,523.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,812.78 : 36,998.67 = 14,873.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,812.78/36,998.67 = 14,873.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,812.78x = 36,998.67 × 14,873.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,812.78x = 550,286,398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,286,398.72/26,812.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,523.29

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